Discover. Teach. Heal. Bring your curiosity. Bring your passion. Bring your will to change lives. Discover what it’s like to study medicine at UCI. Students Residents & Fellows Researchers Faculty & Staff Community Students Students Medical Students UCI School of Medicine is ranked among the top 50 U.S. medical schools for research by U.S. News & World Report. We are dedicated to advancing medical knowledge and clinical practice through scholarly research, physician education and high-quality care. Graduate Students Our student scholars in the clinical and basic sciences are trained in biomedical research and critical inquiry with the goal of a career in research, biomedical technology or academic education. Links: Medical Education Master's Programs PhD and MD/PhD Programs Graduate Medical Education Continuing Medical Education Residents & Fellows Residents & Fellows Specialized Programs The School of Medicine features 24 departments ranging from basic science research to clinical medical and surgical specialties. Clinical Training Our curriculum is designed to give you hands-on training at the UCI Medical Center, as well as community clinics and health-care centers. Residency Placement 95% of our residents are matched with their desired location upon completion of their residency. Researchers Researchers Basic Research Our mission is to further basic and applied research to enable discoveries for improved diagnostics and analytics. Translational Science Research At UCI, we encourage the translation of biomedical research into new and better cures and treatments. Clinical Research At UCI, we provide life-saving clinical trials. Our vision is to become the leading clinical research organization in the region. Faculty & Staff Faculty & Staff Faculty Staff Links: Faculty Directory Find a Provider Medical Services Find a Location Clinical Trials Community Community Alumni: Our Anteater Family As medical school alumni, you are part of a robust network of graduates of the UCI School of Medicine. Regardless of the degree you earned or the program you completed, you are a lifetime member of our Anteater Family. Support the UCI School of Medicine Because of you, we are able to pursue our mission to Discover. Teach. Heal. Links: Willed Body Program Brilliant Future Campaign Alumni UC Irvine School of Medicine Associate Professor Awarded Inoue Prize for Science Congratulations to Kei Igarashi, PhD, Chancellor’s Fellow and associate professor in the Department of Anatomy & Neurobiology, who has been named one of five recipients of the 2024 Inoue Prize for Science. This award recognizes Igarashi’s outstanding achievement in memory and dementia research. Read More News Feb 12, 2025 | UCI School of Medicine Celebrating Black History Month 2025 This month, we recognize the interdisciplinary and innovative labor that upholds our school’s mission to Discover. Teach. Heal, especially as it relates to health equity within African, Black and Caribbean communities. Jan 31, 2025 | UCI News Answers for cancers The UC Irvine Anti-Cancer Challenge, an annual campus fundraiser, supports promising studies, including an innovative trial named Stopgap. This trial addresses a pressing need for effective treatments against gastric carcinomatosis. Jan 27, 2025 | University of California Health Through Their Eyes and in Their Voices: UC PRIME Alumni Reflect on 20 Years In commemorating the 20th anniversary of UC Programs in Medical Education (UC PRIME), UC Health looks back at the successful model of medical education through UC PRIME alumni experiences and highlights the program’s unique aspects. View All News Events Feb 14, 2025 Physiology & Biophysics Seminar Series | Baron Chanda, PhD Feb 14, 2025 UCI Culinary Health — The Microbiome Series: The Connection Between Gut Health & Heart Health Feb 18, 2025 Physician Scientist Collective Network Event | Federico Vaca, MD, MPH | Advancing Emergency Medicine Through Intentional Pursuit of Physician-Scientist Opportunity and Trajectory Feb 18, 2025 Management of Challenging Behaviors in Autism Spectrum Disorder Feb 19, 2025 Management of Challenging Behaviors in Autism Spectrum Disorder View All Events Support our Work At UCI School of Medicine, we strive for excellence in everything we do. Our work is advancing medical education, research, and clinical care. We're building a legacy that reaches far beyond our campus to impact lives everywhere. Help us reach further. MAKE A GIFT Recognition Ranked as one of the top 50 U.S. medical schools for research by U.S. News & World Report, UCI is committed to advancing medical knowledge and improving clinical practice. The UCI Medical Center is the only Orange County hospital to be consistently listed among the nation's best. Apply Now